take potshots
Example Sentences
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“Moderator questions are so meaningless … and they make it easy for candidates to take potshots at each other,” said longtime political sage Darry Sragow.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Long may his critics - whoever and wherever they are - take potshots at him, because the put-downs make him rise up.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
Atlantic Coast and remained in clear view over the Carolinas, where authorities warned people not to take potshots at the floating orb with their rifles.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023
“He’s not going to let other people suddenly take potshots at him hours before that summit.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2018
“It doesn’t really make much sense to stand on the sidelines and take potshots at them,” he said.
From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2011
